And talking about how their lives have changed since their big win, Rachel added: “I mean Chris and I are a bit boring and normal so I don't think it has changed that much day to day really, but it has certainly changed us creatively in terms of what we want to do and the meetings we've found ourselves in and doors that have been opened.

“Both sides of the pond we've had great meetings and we are just very excited for the next projects and things.”

'PAINFUL'

GET HER OUT OF HERE!

She said on stage at the Oscars: “I made a promise to our six-year-old lead actress that I’d sign this speech and my hands are shaking a little so I apologise.

“Our movie is about a deaf child being born into a world of silence, it’s not exaggerated or sensationalised for the movie, this is happening, millions of children all over the world live in silence and face communication barriers and access to education.

“Deafness is a silent disability, it is not life threatening and you cannot see it so I want to say the biggest thank you to the Academy for allowing us to put this in front of a mainstream audience.”